Cummings has joined Rangers from Nottingham Forest on loan until the end of the season, with the Ibrox club having an option to buy the Scotland international in the summer.

The 22-year-old striker moved to the Forest from Hibernian in the summer but struggled to establish himself in the first team, scoring just four goals in 17 appearances this term.

And Commons, who played with Cummings at Easter Road, believes can see him thriving if Rangers boss Graeme Murty can channel his talent.

"Jason is a terrific player, he has a lot of ability. He just needs an arm round him,” said Commons, who won eight honours at Rangers’ fierce rivals Celtic.

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“He can score goals but he has a side of him as well that can be a bit naughty”

Kris Commons

"I think he needs a manager who is going to send him in the right direction.

"Neil Lennon did exceptional work with Jason (at Hibernian), working on his game.

"He can score goals, he can score spectacular goals but he has a side of him as well that can be a bit naughty.

"He is at a club now where all eyes will be on him. I don't think all eyes were on him at Nottingham Forest or Hibs.

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"Certainly a city was watching but now Scotland is watching Jason Cummings, and obviously with the interest of Nottingham Forest there will be a lot of people in England wanting to find out how he is doing.

"Jason has had a past where he has had to grow up, he has done a few things on and off the field that is a little bit immature.

“But he is a player that has so much ability that if he does put his mind set right he can go on to the next level.

"I think that will be a big motivation, not only for Jason but for Rangers as well, that he can take them to the next level."